I Am Santa (Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas)

by Matthew J. Gilbert, Walt Disney Company (illustrator)

This Little Golden Book introduces young readers to Santa, his home, and his frightfully fun journey to Halloween Town from Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas!Santa Claus’s life in Christmas Town–a land full of fluffy snow, colorful lights, and jolly songs–is a true holiday dream . . . until three sneaky Trick or Treaters show up at his door! Find out what happens from Santa's point of view in this Little Golden Book, the perfect holiday gift for kids ages 2 to 5, and Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas fans, and collectors of all ages!Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature hot licenses, beloved classics, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.

Genres: Childrens, Christmas

24 pages, Hardcover

Published September 3, 2024

About the author

Recently named a New York Times Bestselling Author, Matthew J. Gilbert has written several licensed books for some of the world’s biggest franchises, including Stranger Things, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Some of his most notable titles are: the best-selling Little Golden Book, “I Am Jack Skellington,” “Hawkins Horrors: A Collection of Terrifying Tales,” and the official junior novelizations for Netflix's Stranger Things. He is also the co-author of the popular “Classroom 13” chapter book series. In addition to his author life, he’s a former Nickelodeon staff writer, an amateur screenwriter, and a poet when the mood strikes him. He currently lives in far-too-sunny California with his wife, and his loyal cat sidekick, Pepe.

You can follow him on Instagram at @mattgilbertwrites and find him on YouTube as well.

Reviews

[ella bortell · Rating 2 out of 5]

The Nightmare Before Christmas: I Am Santa discusses judging a book by its cover and that it is wrong to take something from someone else. In the story Santa judges the residents of Halloweentown as being purely scary and evil monsters, but Sally Nightmare helps him. Also, Jack tries to steal Christmas from Santa, but it ends up going horribly wrong. Jack realizes that he should not have stolen Christmas from Santa.

I believe this book is okay. It is not extremely impactful, but I do not believe it would be harmful either. The only thing that worries me is that it could seem too limiting. Jack does Halloween and Santa does Christmas, they can not switch. That could lead children to feel boxed in. I also do not believe this book works as a standalone if the children do not already know the story of The Nightmare Before Christmas.

[Leslie Carnahan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun little story about Santa and all the things that happened to him in his time in Halloween Town. I do have to say something though... THIS ILLUSTRATOR NEEDS A RAISE! THE FACT THAT ALL OF THESE ILLUSTRATIONS IN THIS BOOK ARE COMPLETELY UNIQUE FROM THE REGULAR NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE.

[Lucas · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I like the oogie boogie man and Santa, Saint Nicholas. And I like the guy at the end doing snow angels with an axe in his head. And I love Sally.” - Luke

[Adrianne Rosal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anything NBC I am there!!!!